Paloma Cruise Halong is a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort in both design and decoration.
Come on board Paloma Cruise Halong Bay, you will have a chance to enjoy many interesting activities (cooking class, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi lesson,…) as well as the glorious splendor of Halong Bay. We ensure our customers will have the most memorable vacation where your floating hotel takes you discover scenic wonders of the Bay. Halong Bay Paloma is is a unique cruising experience while you are in Halong Bay.
FEATURES
Rebuilt May 2015
Length 38m
Height 3,7m
Width 9,5m
01 sun-decks 80m
01 Dinning areas 60m
Bar 25m
22 Luxury Cabins
1 Massage and Spa Area
Onboard Safety
Paloma Cruise welcomes you onboard. We hope you will have a wonderful Ha Long Bay cruise experience. For your own comfort and safety, we ask you to acquaint yourself with the vessel and familiarize yourself with the onboard safety systems and procedures outlined in this information sheet.
Safety Facilities List:
• 60 life jackets total, including 44 inside cabins
• 22 hammers
• 21 fire extinguishers 1kg in cabin for passengers' usage
• 16 fire extinguishers 3.5 kgs on the staircase
• 02 fire extinguisher 34 kgs in the reception area and the restaurant
• 01 alarm for fire in all parts of boat (in case of smoke)
• 01 alarm for water level in basement
DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )
7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:15 - 15:40 : Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.
15:45 - 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
DAY 2: CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
08.30 - 09.30 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.
NOTES
• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
• Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals: Vietnamese menu. Would you please advise us any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport numberand visa expiry date for all passengers
THINGS TO BRING
• Passport with valid visa Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
Sun block or insect repellent, swimming suites
• Bring something warm to wear ( From December till March ). Please be ready on time for our pick up at your hotel.
• We advise you that you should leave your big luggage at your hotel or our office in Hanoi.
Inclusion
• English Speaking Guide on boat.
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
• Luxury Paloma Cruise in Halong Bay
• All meal on board (2 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 breakfast).
• Cooking demonstration.
• 1 Sunset party
• Kayaking
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
• 2 bottles of mineral water in cabin
• Daily fresh fruit in cabin
• Service charge, Insurance on board
Exclusion
• Airfares
• Visa Arrangements
• Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
• Round trip shuttle bus transportation
DAY 1: HANOI - BAI TU LONG BAY - THIEN CANH SON CAVE ( LUNCH AND DINNER )
7.30-7.45 Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
12.30 Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – Enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check in cabin and begin your cruise.
13.30 Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the tour).
15:15 - 15:40 : Head to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Monster Head and Teapot Islets and Thien Canh Son Cave. Explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave.
15:45 - 18:00 : Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach at Hon Co island, swimming or kayaking.
18:00 Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party).
18:30 Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
19.15 Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
DAY 2: HALONG - LAN HA BAY ( BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER )
06.15 Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served
07.00 Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
08.30 Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
09.30 Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
12.30 BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather or tide levels).
14.00 Continue to discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the tide condition ), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.
Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
16.00 Return to Paloma Cruise for dinner and overnight.
17.00 The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
19.15 Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
21.00 Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
DAY 3: CRUISE TO VONG VIENG FLOATING VILLAGE - HA NOI ( BREAKFAST - LUNCH )
06.15 Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
07.00 Have breakfast
08.30 - 09.30 Visit the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo sampan for an hour in to the village. Short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created. Then return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
10.00 Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10:30 Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after lunch. Relaxing on the sundeck or in the dining room, enjoying the rest of Halong Bay before getting back to harbor.
11.45 Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier. Get on van or car back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi approximate 4:30 PM.
NOTES
• Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather.Unused services are not subject to a refund.
• Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood.... Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
• Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.
THINGS TO BRING
• Passport with valid visa
• Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
• Sun block or insect repellent and swimming suites
• Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
• Please be ready on time for our pick up service at your hotel in Hanoi or at the harbor
• Please leave your big luggage at your hotel or Paloma office in Hanoi.
Inclusion
• English Speaking Guide on boat
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees.
• Overnight on Luxury Paloma Cruise
• All meal on board ( 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts )
• Cooking demonstration.
• 2 Sunset parties on sundeck
• Kayaking
• Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
• 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
• Daily fresh fruit in cabin
• Service charge, Insurance on board
Exclusion
• Airfares
• Visa Arrangements
• Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions
• Round trip shuttle bus transportation